Sermons on Parental Obedience:

Some Surrender: Joseph’s Obedience Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 13, 2009

Part 4 of our advent series looks at the much often forgotten character of Joseph who was called to raise the Christ Child as his earthly father. Joseph was an example of how to live an obedient and surrendered life.

Jesus. What Child is This? Part 3- Some Surrender: Joseph’s Obedience Matthew 1:16, 18-25 In the 7 years I have been a pastor I have noticed a very consistent trend that happens during Christmas time. As the story is being told about Christ and sermons are being preached and songs are being sung ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Live In Obedience - Cout Your Blessings

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Sep 16, 2014

if we obey, what blessings we will receive

LIVE IN OBEDIENCE – COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS 1 Peter 1:13 – 16 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Charismatic

“abraham: A Portrait Of Obedience” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 24, 2016

Abraham provides us with a portrait of obedience.

This series is not just about characters from the Old Testament. It's about the character God wants to develop in each of us to make who He created us to be. God is far more interested in our character than in our comfort. He isn't going to allow us to stay in our comfort zone and just glide ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Parenting? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 27, 2024

The best way to teach our children boundaries is to have healthy boundaries ourselves and model them in our homes.

What does the Bible say about parenting? Psalm 127:3-5a NIV Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. Japan Story Ephesians 6:1-4 NIV Children, obey ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5, Ephesians 6:1-4, Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph's Courageous Obedience Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 12, 2020

A look at the courage and obedience of Joseph

Courageous Obedience Matthew 1:18-25 December 13, 2020 Have you ever watched those TV programs or youtube videos about people who do crazy things. They jump over cars, they do things I wouldn’t do on the ground, but do them 20 stories high. I’m not sure if you call that courage, bravery, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Attribute Three | A Man Is Radically Obedient Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

A man is radically obedient. A man invites obedience to God’s moral code because he understands that morality exists outside of himself. He can obey God even when he is uncomfortable and cannot see the whole picture.

Radical obedience, gentlemen. Radical obedience. So each time – I said I was going to share with you one thing that Jesus did with each one of these attributes and the thing that he said in regard to it. Philippians 2:8 reads, “And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Return To Civility: 5 Honour Your Parents Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 3, 2024

When we are little our parents are like God to us, it's no wonder this is the pivotal command between our relationship with God and our relationship with others.

Civility 5 A little change in direction here. We started this series on the Ten Commandments, back in June and after the first four commandments, there’s about to be an abrupt turn. Last week, knowing that this week was going to be one of our three family Sundays this summer, I spoke on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Building A Godly Family

Contributed by Jon Miller on Aug 6, 2005

This Sermon teaches how to have a Godly Family in an Ungodly World

Building A Godly Family In the last 50 years we have witnessed the American Family disintegrate In 1950, about one out of every 20 children born in this country was born to an unmarried woman -- and there were very few abortions. By 1990, more than one out of every 4 children was born to an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-20

Releasing Your Ownership

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2008

When You Give Your Child Back to God You Commit to Raise Your Kids God’s Way. Your children are not your toys to play with and enjoy life with. They belong to God and when you give your child back to God.

Opening illustration: Have you ever given your children back to God? Some of you may be thinking – why should I? This kid is mine and I have the sole ownership – if you don’t believe it, I’ll show you their ‘Birth Certificate.’ It has my name on it to prove that I am the parent. Well I always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children And Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 15, 2025

Children obey, and parents (not just fathers) are to instruct in a way that doesn't make their kids angry. Is that even possible? Also: fathers are not the spiritual heads of the house.

Today, we get to continue our Ephesians study by reading about what Paul has to say to one additional pairing in the typical Roman household. Paul addresses children, and parents. The last two weeks, we focused on husbands and wives. We saw that when Paul addressed husbands and wives, he did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

How To Build A Strong Christian Home Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025

A strong Christian home is built on Christ as the foundation, maintained by prayer, love, godly parenting, and obedience to God’s Word.

HOW TO BUILD A STRONG CHRISTIAN HOME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:24-25 Key Verse: “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock.” (Matthew 7:24) Supporting Texts: Psalm 127:1, Joshua 24:15, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Intentional #3 - Choosing A Life Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

Third in the series on intentionality. This message deals with actively choosing to obey Christ.

Be Intentional #3 – Choosing a Life of Obedience Various Scriptures January 12, 2003 Introduction Third in a series on being intentional. We have talked about how God wants us to be people who live by decision rather than by default, and last week we talked about how to be intentional about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, John 14:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience And Faith

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 14, 2003

Christians are accused of being robots who obey without question. Abraham was an obedient servant who was justified by faith, but he knew exactly what he was doing because he weighed the options.

June 15, 2003 Morning Service Fathers Day Text: Genesis 22:1-19 Subject: Abraham’s Obedience Title: Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience and Faith I never cease to be amazed at the perception that the world has of Christians. It shows in the news media, on the movie screen, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Takes Us To Obedience School Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 20, 2003

There are different ways to "encourage" obedience. As we study Christ’s Active and Passive Obedience, God teaches us obedience to the Law through the Gospel.

The Second Sunday of Easter I John 5:6a The philosophy for dog obedience training has changed quite a bit in the last few decades. It used to be that many dog obedience schools operated by teaching the dog, “you better obey me, because I’m your master. And if you don’t obey me, bad things will ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6

Denomination: Lutheran

If You See Offering As An Oppurtunity To Be Obedient Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2001

Part 3 of 4 in a series on marks of a healthy Christian and this one is on giving.

You Might Be A Healthy Christian If... You See The Offering As An Opportunity To Be Obedient. August 12, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. I’m going to speaking on giving today. A. I could say how your giving allows children in Africa and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist